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Unitree G1 Humanoid Robot

Unitree G1 is the compact, cost-optimized humanoid from Unitree Robotics, built for research labs and enterprise developers.

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Unitree G1 Humanoid Robot

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Overview

  • Unitree G1 is Unitree's mass-oriented humanoid platform, targeting research laboratories, enterprise customers and embodied-AI developers.
  • It inherits actuator technology from Unitree's quadruped robots and supports whole-body motion control and dexterous manipulation.
  • Positioned as a lower-cost alternative to full-size humanoids, G1 has become one of the most widely purchased humanoid robots for research.

Specifications

Degrees of Freedom27 DOF
HeightApprox 105 cm
WeightApprox 26 kg
Walking SpeedUp to 1.2 m/s
Release Date2025
PricingEnterprise research-oriented quotation

Actuators & Sensors

  • High-torque self-developed joint actuators.
  • Built-in force-torque sensing at key joints.
  • Depth camera + IMU + proprioceptive sensors for balance control.

Supply-Chain Analysis

  • Core joint motors and drive units are self-developed by Unitree.
  • Key reducer components sourced from domestic Chinese suppliers including Leaderdrive (Green Harmonic).
  • Embodied-AI software stack runs on onboard compute modules.

Competitor Comparison

Compared with Tesla Optimus and Figure-01, Unitree G1 focuses on research-friendly openness and mobility performance for laboratories rather than factory-oriented mass production.

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